Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCannabis Management, Office of

TitleAssociate Counsel - VID 216696

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $141581 to $178874 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to the Chair of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the Secretary and Counsel to the Cannabis Control Board (the “Secretary”) will be responsible for oversight and governance of the CCB meetings as well as providing legal support to the CCB.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Prepare, manage, and distribute the agenda and materials for CCB meetings in collaboration with the Chair and senior OCM leadership.
• Assist in the conduct of CCB meetings by ensuring all procedural requirements are met and facilitate the flow of information.
• Draft proposed CCB decisions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of CCB meetings, including detailed minutes, resolutions, and actions taken.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to CCB operations and decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between the CCB and OCM management.
• Manage and safeguard critical CCB governance documents, including bylaws, policies, and meeting records.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had seven years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as an attorney representing a regulatory agency in licensing and compliance/enforcement matters, including appearing in administrative proceedings and drafting proposed decisions, regulations and legislation.
• 10 years of active practice of law while licensed as an attorney in New York State.
• 2 years of experience as an attorney employed in a state government agency.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments Note:
• Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.